Does the Human Development Index and Poverty Influence Economic Growth in Indonesia? A Panel Approach

Authors

  • Zaharatun Wara Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Siti Mainizar Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Nurul Husaini Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Nashrillah Nashrillah
  • Muhammad Saleh Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Srinita Srinita Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

Keywords:

Human Development Index, Poverty, Economic growth

Abstract

Economic growth is a crucial component in assessing the success of a country's development, especially for developing countries such as Indonesia. This study investigates the causal relationship between the Human Development Index (HDI), the number of poor people, and Indonesia's economic growth for the 2020–2024 period. We used panel data covering the relevant variables obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Our results show that the HDI has a positive and significant effect on economic growth, while the number of poor people has no significant effect. These findings indicate that improving the quality of human resources is essential for promoting sustainable economic growth in Indonesia.

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Published

2026-05-01

How to Cite

Wara, Z. ., Mainizar, S. ., Husaini, N. ., Nashrillah, N., Saleh, M. ., & Srinita, S. . (2026). Does the Human Development Index and Poverty Influence Economic Growth in Indonesia? A Panel Approach. Journal of Applied Research in Economics and Business, 1(1), 95–100. Retrieved from https://jpaceh.org/index.php/JAREB/article/view/413

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): JAREB

Section

Articles